Kora Collection

Senegal - Griot playing a Kora
Senegal - seated Griot playing a Kora, a 21-stringed harp lute that originated in the Gambia River valley with the Mandinko but is one of the most popular instruments in Senegal

Yak train approaches Tarboche, prayer flag pole in Lha Chu canyon, on the kora round sacred mountain, Mount Kailas (Kailash), Tibet, China, Asia

Pilgrims doing the Kora around the holy mountain Mount Kailash in Western Tibet, China, Asia

Portrait of Stoffel Speelman, a Khoikhoi of Hottentot man 1, and a chief of the Griqua or Kora people with hassagai
FLO4569191 Portrait of Stoffel Speelman, a Khoikhoi of Hottentot man 1, and a chief of the Griqua or Kora people with hassagai (spear) and kirri (club) 2

Portraits of Khoikhoi and Griqua men, South Africa
Portrait of Stoffel Speelman, a Khoikhoi of Hottentot man 1, and a chief of the Griqua or Kora people with hassagai (spear) and kirri (club) 2

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Banda, A Kora Kora -traditional Maluku wooden racing canoe at Banda Besar island

Kora, a figure of an exotic dancer, (gilt, cold-painted bronze and ivory on red marble plinth)
1195339 Kora, a figure of an exotic dancer, (gilt, cold-painted bronze and ivory on red marble plinth) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Kora, an Exotic Dancer, early 20th century (ilt and cold-painted bronze, onyx base)
985665 Kora, an Exotic Dancer, early 20th century (ilt and cold-painted bronze, onyx base) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 62.8 (approx)

Nubian Musicians (sepia photo)
STC90275 Nubian Musicians (sepia photo) by Lekegian, G. (fl.1870-90); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Corinthian Maid, 1782-1784. Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby
The Corinthian Maid, 1782-1784

Apartments and shops along the Jokhang Temple circumambulation or kora route in Lhasa
China, Tibet, Lhasa, Apartments and shops along one of the pedestrian streets of the circumambulation or kora route around the Jokhang Temple

The Corinthian Maid, 1782-1784, (1930). Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby
The Corinthian Maid, 1782-1784, (1930). The Ancient Greek potter Butades daughter, Kora of Sicyon (c650 BC), is believed to have drawn the charcoal silhouette of her sleeping lovers face on a wall

Kora Creek - Basra, Iraq, WWI era Date: circa 1910s

Yaks skulls engraved with Buddhist mantras
Ganden Monastery. Engraved with mantras and prayers, yaks skulls lie on the pilgrimage circuit, or kora, around Ganden monastery with views across the Phenyul Valley beyond

A monk bows before an image of a deity, Sera Monastery
Sera Monastery. Along Seras kora, or pilgrimage circuit, a monk bows before a rock-painted image of Yama Dharmaraja, a bull-headed protector deity favoured by the Gelugpa school

Buddhist pilgrims making the kora, Boudhanath Stupa, largest Asian Stupa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

A musician of Senegal, West Africa, playing what looks like a kora

Italy, Rome, Bronze statues depicting Kouros and Kora from Roman Forum
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Bronze statue depicting Kouros (male) and Kora (female), 550-500 b.C. From the Roman Forum, Rome

Bronze statue of Kouros and Kora, from Roman Forum, Rome, 550-500 B. C
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Bronze statue of Kouros and Kora, 550-500 b.C. From Roman Forum, Rome

Coronation of Faisal I of Iraq (1883 - 1933) on the 23rd August 1921 (at 6am in the morning!) depicted on a Christmas Greetings card

Path into Lha Chu canyon, on the kora, path round mountain sacred to Buddhists and Hindus, Mount Kailas (Kailash), Tibet, China, Asia

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"Exploring the Cultural Tapestry of Kora: From Senegal's Griot to Tibet's Sacred Mountain" In Senegal, a Griot skillfully plays the enchanting melodies of the kora, a traditional West African instrument. As a yak train approaches Tarboche in Tibet, prayer flags flutter in the wind along the Lha Chu canyon, marking the start of a sacred mountain kora around Mount Kailas (Kailash). Witnessing pilgrims immersed in spirituality, we find ourselves captivated by their devotion as they embark on the holy ritual of doing the kora around Mount Kailash in Western Tibet. Portraits reveal proud and resilient faces of Khoikhoi and Griqua men from South Africa, representing diverse cultures connected through history. Admiring an exquisite sculpture named "Kora, " we are transported to early 20th-century exotic dance performances depicted with gilt bronze and ivory on red marble plinths. Nubian musicians come alive through sepia-toned photographs that capture their rhythmic melodies resonating across time and space. Joseph Wright of Derby's masterpiece "The Corinthian Maid" transports us back to 18th-century England while contemplating beauty amidst darkness - reminiscent of cultural exchanges surrounding kora traditions. Alongside Jokhang Temple's circumambulation route in Lhasa, apartments and shops line up as witnesses to countless Buddhist pilgrims making their spiritual journey known as kora. The timeless allure continues with another interpretation of Joseph Wright of Derby's "The Corinthian Maid, " reminding us how art transcends boundaries throughout different eras. At Boudhanath Stupa, Asia's largest stupa recognized by UNESCO, Buddhist pilgrims partake in profound rituals while making their own personal connection with the ancient practice known as kora.